Nitrogen Atoms Occupy 1 And 3- Positions Patents (Class 514/86)
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Publication number: 20140328778Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of, inter alia, dermatitis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Pedro Cuevas Sànchez, Guillermo Gimenez Gallego, Inigo Saenz de Tejada Gorman, Javier Angulo Frutos, Serafin Valverde Lopez, Antonio Romero Garrido, Rosa Maria Lozano Puerto
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Patent number: 8871746Abstract: Methods, compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions for treating arenavirus infections are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed. The novel compounds and compositions are used for treatment of arenavirus infections, which include but are not limited to the following viruses: Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pichinde, and LCMV.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Kineta Four, LLCInventors: Dongcheng Dai, Sean M. Amberg, Tove Bolken, Dennis E. Hruby
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Publication number: 20140303092Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for treatment or prevention of dsDNA virus infection in post-hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT or HSCT) patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: CHIMERIX, INCInventors: George R. Painter, Ernest Randall Lanier, Merrick R. Almond, Dorothy Margolskee, Gwendolyn Powell Painter
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Patent number: 8846643Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, acyclic nucleoside phosphonate compounds having reduced toxicity and enhanced antiviral activity, and pharmaceutically accepted salts and solvates thereof. There are also provided methods of using the disclosed compounds for inhibiting viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase, inhibiting replication of virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus, and treating a subject infected with a virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Nadejda Valiaeva
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Publication number: 20140288025Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid antiviral conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid antiviral conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing a viral infection comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid antiviral conjugate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jill C. MILNE, Michael R. JIROUSEK, Chi B. VU, Allison WENSLEY, Amal TING
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Publication number: 20140274959Abstract: The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to compositions and methods for treating viral diseases and cancer. There are disclosed lipophilic antiviral and anticancer acyclic nucleoside phosphonate diesters, preparation thereof, and methods of using the compounds to treat viral diseases and cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of California, a California corporationInventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Nadejda Valiaeva
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Publication number: 20140243290Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula (I) which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian M. Andresen, Kenneth L. Arrington, Sathesh Bhat, Jason Burch, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Bernard Cote, Maria Emilia Di Francesco, Anthony Donofrio, Kristina Dupont-Gaudet, John Michael Ellis, Christian Fischer, Jean-Francois Fournier, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Jonathan Grimm, Daniel Guay, David Joseph Guerin, Andrew M. Haidle, Solomon D. Kattar, Sandra Lee Knowles, Chaomin Li, Jongwon Lim, Michelle R. Machacek, Matthew L. Maddess, Alan B. Northrup, Brendan M. O'Boyle, Ryan D. Otte, Alessia Petrocchi, Michael H. Reutershan, Joel S. Robichaud, Eric T. Romeo, Adam J. Schell, Tony Siu, Kerrie B. Spencer, Brandon M. Taoka, B. Wesley Trotter, Hyun Chong Woo, Hua Zhou
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Patent number: 8816082Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions containing same and methods for inhibiting human farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase or for the treatment or prevention of disease conditions using said compounds;Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill UniversityInventors: Youla S. Tsantrizos, Joris Wim De Schutter, Yih-Shyan Lin
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Publication number: 20140235583Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidines useful as HIF prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors to treat anemia and like conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Qun Dang, Changyou Zhou, Wuxin Zou, Yuxia Hua
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Publication number: 20140228322Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Celgene Avilomics Research, Inc.Inventors: Nadia Haq, Deqiang Niu, Russell C. Petter, Lixin Qiao, Juswinder Singh, Zhendong Zhu
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Patent number: 8802657Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of Raf protein kinase. The present invention also provides compositions thereof, and methods of treating Raf-mediated diseases.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignees: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Cossrow, Bing Guan, John Howard Jones, Gnanasambandam Kumaravel, Alexey Lugovskoy, Hairuo Peng, Noel Powell, Brian C. Raimundo, Hiroko Tanaka, Jeffrey Vessels, Thomas Wynn, Zhili Xin
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Publication number: 20140221314Abstract: The invention provides for compositions comprising phosphorous containing tricyclic compounds, including phthalazin-1(2H)-one derivatives. The compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP), particularly PARP-1 and potentially PARP-2. The also show good cellular activity in inhibiting poly(ADP-ribose) oligomer formation. The compounds may be useful as mono-therapy or in combination with other therapeutic agents in the treatment conditions where PARP is implicated, such as cancer, inflammatory diseases and ischemic conditions. Thus, also provided are methods for the treatment of a condition where PARP is implicated comprising administering to an effective amount of a compound of the invention to an individual in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: NewGen Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Wang Shen, Jack Maung, Aimin Zhang, Xiaoling Zheng
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Publication number: 20140170219Abstract: Described are lyophilized compositions comprising cidofovir, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) or hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) and, optionally, a plasticizer. In particular, described are such compositions that form a sheet-shaped porous solid matrix. Also described are methods for producing such compositions and their use in treating human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and HPV-associated malignancies, in particular, HPV lesions and cervical cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicants: UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES, FEMALON S.P.R.L.Inventors: Marie Piette, Brigitte Evrard, Isabelle Coïaée
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Publication number: 20140148410Abstract: Disclosed are nucleopeptide compounds that include a nucleobase, and an amino acid. Certain compounds further comprise a glycoside. The compounds may self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. Also, the compounds may be used as a platform to examine specific biological functions (e.g., binding to DNA and RNA) of a dynamic supramolecular system that is able to interact with both proteins and nucleic acids. Other uses include: methods of growing cells and methods of delivering a substance to a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Brandeis UniversityInventor: Bing Xu
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Publication number: 20140140958Abstract: Compounds, methods, and compositions for the treatment of infections in or exposure to humans and other host animals of Flaviviridae viruses, including HCV, that includes the administration of an effective amount of a spiro[2.4]heptane as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, are provided. The spiro[2.4]heptane compounds either possess antiviral activity, or are metabolized to a compound that exhibits such activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Chung K. Chu
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Publication number: 20140141972Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for protecting a propagule or a plant grown therefrom from invertebrate pests comprising contacting the propagule or the locus of the propagule with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also relates to propagules treated with a compound of Formula I and compositions comprising a Formula I compound for coating propagules.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: E I DU PONT NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: RICHARD ALAN BERGER, Isaac Billy Annan, George Philip Lahm, John Lindsey Flexner, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
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Publication number: 20140140973Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a bezoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: GEORGE PHILIP LAHM, Stephen Frederick McCann, Kanu Maganbhai Patel, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
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Publication number: 20140140957Abstract: Compounds, methods, and compositions for the treatment of infections in or exposure to humans and other host animals of Flaviviridae viruses, including HCV, that includes the administration of an effective amount of a spiro[2.4]heptane as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, are provided. The spiro[2.4]heptane compounds either possess antiviral activity, or are metabolized to a compound that exhibits such activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Chung K. Chu
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Publication number: 20140134222Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising an effective amount of benfotiamine and an effective amount of pyridoxamine in a suitable vehicle for topical application. The present compositions are useful in improving the appearance of aged skin characterized by wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation caused by chronoaging and/or photoaging of skin, by inhibiting particularly skin damage resulting from reactive carbonyl species (RCS), glycation of skin proteins, formation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) and formation of advanced lipoxidation endproducts (ALEs).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Tracie Martyn International, Inc.Inventor: Marius Morariu
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Publication number: 20140127165Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A is a 6-membered aromatic ring containing carbon atoms and 0-3 nitrogen atoms as ring members, said ring optionally substituted with 1-5 substituents independently selected from R2; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C4-C7 alkylcycloalkyl or C4-C7 cycloalkylalkyl, each optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from R21; R21 is independently H, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, CN or NO2; and Q is as defined in the disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: George Philip Lahm, Ty Wagerle, Ming Xu
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Publication number: 20140127158Abstract: A method of treating hepatitis C virus infection, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof (a) an effective amount of at least one HCV inhibitor selected from the group consisting of an HCV NS3 inhibitor, an HCV NS5B inhibitor, ribavirin, and an IFN-?; and (b) an effective amount of an anti-HCV compound of formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: National Health Research InstituteInventors: Andrew Yueh, Yu-Sheng Chao
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Publication number: 20140127199Abstract: The invention features compositions comprising agents that inhibit or reduce self-reactive IgE and/or basophils, and related methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing lupus, lupus nephritis, and lupus-related disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: The United States of America,as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health & Human ServicesInventors: Juan Rivera, Nicolas Charles
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Publication number: 20140128347Abstract: An oligonucleotide derivative comprises repeating structural units represented by the following general formula (wherein B represents adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil; X represents a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; n represents an integer of 6 to 60; and B and X are independently represented in each of the repeating structural units), wherein X is a sulfur atom in at least one of the repeating structural units represented by the general formula:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Akira Matsuda, Mayumi Takahashi
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Publication number: 20140121186Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Chimerix, Inc.Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
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Patent number: 8673884Abstract: The present invention provides pyrimidinyl compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds may be used for the inhibition of influenza. In particular, the compounds of the invention may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of influenza A, most particularly H1N1 or H5N1 influenza. The compounds of the invention can also be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, Clostridium perfringens, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Arthrobacter sialophilus, an orthomyxovirus, a paramyxovirus, a parainfluenza virus, mumps virus, Newcastle disease virus, fowl plague virus or Sendai virus.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignees: Versitech Limited, British Columbia Cancer Agency BranchInventors: Steven J. Jones, Allan Sik-Yin Lau, Jianghong An, Hing Yee Law, Chun Wai Davy Lee, Lit Man Poon
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Patent number: 8673885Abstract: Aromatic and alkyl thiocarbonates with and without a neighboring group that participates in the hydrolysis of a thiocarbonate are described. The aromatic or alkyl thiocarbonates can be used for the protection of sulfur during oligonucleotide synthesis. Their facile processes of manufacture and methods of using the same are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Robert Duff
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Publication number: 20140066406Abstract: The invention features compounds of the general formula: in which the variable groups are as defined herein, and to their preparation and use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventor: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Publication number: 20140051655Abstract: Alpha 4 inhibitors are used in treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Rare occurrences of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy during treatment with an alpha-4 agent suggest the possibility that it may be related to such treatment. Monitoring for the JC virus and educating caregivers and patients about the manifestations of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy can improve the safety of alpha 4 inhibitor therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140045794Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use for treating a variety of medical disorders, e.g., osteoporosis and other disorders of bone metabolism, cancer, viral infections, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle
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Publication number: 20140037581Abstract: The present invention provides isolated or substantially purified polypeptides, nucleic acids, and virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from a Merkel cell carcinoma virus (MCV), which is a newly-discovered virus. The invention further provides monoclonal antibody molecules that bind to MCV polypeptides. The invention further provides diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic methods relating to the identification, prevention, and treatment of MCV-related diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Serv, University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher EducationInventors: Patrick S. Moore, Yuan Chang, Huichen Feng, Christopher Brian Buck, Diana V. Pastrana
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Patent number: 8642577Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for combination therapy with antiviral compounds for the treatment of poxvirus infections, such as orthopox virus infections. In one embodiment, a method of treatment of a poxvirus infection is provided that comprises administering to a host in need thereof cidofovir, cyclic cidofovir, or a salt, ester, or prodrug thereof in combination or alternation with at least a second anti-poxvirus agent. The second anti-poxvirus agent is, for example, a biologic, such as a pegylated interferon.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.Inventors: Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
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Publication number: 20140024616Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of 5-fluoro pyrimidines and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Timothy Boebel, Kristy Bryan, Carla J.R. Klittich, Beth Lorsbach, Timothy P. Martin, Mark A. Pobanz, Michael T. Sullenberger, Jeffery D. Webster, Chenglin Yao, W. John Owen
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Publication number: 20140024620Abstract: The invention features a method for treating patients who have an EGFR-driven cancer, which is, or has become, refractory to a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as eriotinib and gefitinib, by administering a compound of formula (I) to the patient. The invention also features treating EGFR-driven cancers having an EGFR mutation identified herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: ARIAD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: David C. Dalgarno, William C. Shakespeare, Xiaotian Zhu, Victor M. Rivera, Juan J. Miret
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Publication number: 20140017199Abstract: The present application provides for a compound of Formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, and/or ester thereof, compositions containing such compounds, therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, and therapeutic methods and include the administration of such compounds with at least one additional therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Allen Yu Hong, Hon Chung Hui, Hongtao Liu, Randall W. Vivian, Lianhong Xu
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Patent number: 8629170Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pichinde, and LCMV), Filoviridae (Ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, Omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Siga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis E. Hruby, Tove Bolken, Sean M. Amberg, Dongcheng Dai
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Publication number: 20140011770Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, compositions containing them, and methods of use for the compounds and compositions in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK 2 and JAK3, are therapeutically useful.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Yan Chen, Vanessa Taylor, Hui Li, Rajinder Singh
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Patent number: 8623347Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Siga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dongcheng Dai, Dennis E. Hruby, Tove C. Bolken, Sean M. Amberg, Travis K. Warren
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Publication number: 20140005147Abstract: A topical composition containing a DNA polymerase inhibitor for removing hair as well as methods of inducing hair loss is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventor: Carmela VITTORIO
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Publication number: 20140005049Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) an amidine compound of formula (I) and a further fungicidally (B-1), insecticidally (B-2) active or plant growth regulating compound (B-3). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or reducing the mycotoxin contamination of plant or plant parts, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Kerstin ILG, Ulrich Heinemann, Peter Dahmen, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
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Publication number: 20130345175Abstract: A method for determining the levels of biomarkers, specifically, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and oxidation products (Ops) in a biological sample such as a plasma ultrafiltrate, is used to determine a patient's risk and/or rate of developing diabetes related nephropathy. The preferred biomarkers to measure include N?-(1-carboxyethyl-lysine (CEL), methylglyoxyl-derived hydroimidazolone (MGHI) and N?-carboxymethyllysine (CML). Also provided herein is a method of diabetic care which includes determining a diabetic patient's risk of developing diabetes related kidney disease and adjusting the patient's treatment regimen to include in addition to glucose lowering agents, additional treatments such as medications that modify the renin-angiotensin system, or specialized diets with low levels of AGEs or oxidative products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Paul J. Beisswenger
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Patent number: 8614200Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
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Patent number: 8603437Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for the enzyme-mediated, site-specific, in-vivo precipitation of a water soluble molecule in an animal. The enzyme is either unique to tumor cells, or is produced within a specific site (e.g., tumor) at concentrations that are higher than that in normal tissues. Alternatively, the enzyme is conjugated to a targeting moiety such as an antibody or a receptor-binding molecule.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Amin I. Kassis, Ravi S. Harapanhalli
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Publication number: 20130323179Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Johns Hopkins University, TheInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Publication number: 20130310342Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds, and uses of the compounds and compositions as modulators of CK1, CK1?1, CK1?2, CK1?3, CK2, Pim 1, Pim2, Pim3, the TGF? pathway, the Wnt pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, the AKT pathway, and/or the mTOR pathway. Uses are also disclosed for the treatment or prevention of a range of therapeutic indications due at least in part to aberrant physiological activity of CK1, CK1?1, CK1?2, CK1?3, CK2, Pim 1, Pim2, Pim3, the TGF? pathway, the Wnt pathway, the JAK/STAT pathway, the AKT pathway, and/or the mTOR pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Carmen M. Baldino, Justin L. Caserta, Chee-Seng Lee, Stephane A. Dumas, Yvonne L. Flanders
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Publication number: 20130303461Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to methods of determining oligonucleotide sequences, e.g. by enriching target sequences prior to sequencing the sequences.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony John Iafrate, Long Phi Le, Zongli Zheng
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Publication number: 20130295074Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising dosage units of pyridoxamine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods for their use in limiting the progression of renal disease and/or diabetic complications in human diabetic patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Thorsten Degenhardt, Robert Schotzinger, J. Wesley Fox
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Publication number: 20130276355Abstract: Dual action lethal containers, systems, methods, compositions and formulas used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. The containers can have separate interior larvicidal and adulticidal coatings separated from each other by horizontal water line holes in the container. Another container can use a novel combined coating of a larvicidal and adulticidal coating. Unique compositions of adulticidal coatings, larvicidal coatings and combined adulticidal and larvicidal coatings can be used as liners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Philip G. Koehler, Ephraim V. Ragasa, Roberto M. Pereira
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Publication number: 20130261087Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel sulfonyl semicarbazides, carbonyl semicarbazides, semicarbazides, ureas and related compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to, Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia, Lassa, Tacaribe, Pinchinde, and VSV), Filoviridae (ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: SIGA TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: DONGCHENG DAI, TOVE C. BOLKEN, DENNIS E. HRUBY, THOMAS R. BAILEY
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Publication number: 20130259582Abstract: A soil adherent pellet is detailed that includes a soluble calcium ion source, a magnesium ion source, or both present in an amount ranging from 15% to 99.9% by weight of a total dry weight of the pellet and a binder present in an amount ranging from 85% to 0.1% by weight of the total dry weight of the pellet. The pellet having a mean pellet domain size and a pellet surface. The soil adherent pellet is well suited for flocculating clay within the soil and delivery of an active ingredient with reduced runoff compared to prior art broadcast particles. A soil adherent pellet is also provided having a soluble calcium and/or magnesium ion source that is polycrystalline and carries therewith an active ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Birthisel, Joseph Schalk, Joseph Schanski
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Publication number: 20130261086Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein variables are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, synthesis, intermediates, formulations, and methods of disease treatment therewith, including cancers for which FAK inhibition is beneficial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: OSI Pharmaceuticals, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Crew, Hanqing Dong, Caterina Ferraro, Dan Sherman, Kam W. Siu